Math Problem Statement

A truck left Pretoria at 09:00 and travelled to Benoni at a speed of 50km/h throughout the whole journey. A car left Benoni at 09:30 and travelled to Pretoria. The speed of the car remained the same until it passed the lorry at 12:00. The truck has travelled 3 7 of the journey when it passed the car. The speed of the car decreased by 5km/h after it passed the truck and it travelled at this new speed for the rest of the journey. 2.5.1 Find the distance between Pretoria and Benoni. (6) 2.5.2 What was the speed of the car before it passed the truck? (9) 2.5.3 At what time did the car reach Pretoria? (6)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Speed and distance relationships
Proportions
Time calculations
Rates of change

Formulas

Distance = Speed × Time
Proportion of distance: d_truck = (3/7)D
Remaining speed formula: v_car_new = v_car_old - 5 km/h

Theorems

Uniform motion theorem
Proportionality in motion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12